Monthly Archives: July 2023

How to Import Product Images from FTP to Magento 2

- Magento 2, Our extensions

In this article, we explain how to enhance the default Magento 2 import with the ability to import product images from FTP/SFTP. By default, the system looks for them in your Magento 2 root catalog. However, they may not be available there. Instead of transferring images to your Magento root, you can use the Improved Import & Export extension to import them from FTP/SFTP. The module offers the Use Image Import Source feature that adds the missing functionality. So, let’s see how to import product images to Magento 2 from FTP/SFTP, and don’t forget to visit our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook for other useful tips. Continue Reading

How to Archive Files After Magento 2 Import

- Magento 2, Our extensions

In the following article, we describe a resource-saving feature for import-heavy websites. If you regularly receive updates, your storage may be full of data files. The bigger and more frequent your updates are, the more resources are consumed. However, you can dramatically reduce the use of space by adding update files to archives after every Magento 2 import. You will need the Improved Import & Export extension to get the desired functionality. The module offers the Archive file after import feature described below. So, let’s see how to archive all Magento 2 update files after import, and don’t forget to visit our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook for other useful tips. Continue Reading

QuillBot Review: Perfect Writing Assistant With Paraphrasing?

- AI, E-Commerce

Are you looking for a cure for your “writer’s block”? Or do you just want to diversify your texts? Add new word combinations and interesting structures to them. Then, maybe we got a solution for you. 

A lot of writers and just copywriters meet with the same problem. They’re just running out of words. And the texts either become too monotonous and similar to each other, or it just becomes difficult to generate and come up with text. This problem can be combated in a variety of ways. Some people read more and expand their vocabulary, some people rest, and some people start using AI and similar tools.

We are going to talk about one such platform now. We are going to talk about one such platform right now. QuillBot AI is exactly what has become the assistant of a very large number of people. 

And if you haven’t heard of it, then this article is definitely for you. We will look at what it is, its features, prices, and what you can get from QuillBot. 

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How to Import Products & Images Separately to Magento 2

- Magento 2, Our extensions

You’ve probably noticed that importing products with multiple images to Magento 2 may take a considerable amount of time. The more images per product you have – the longer the product import lasts. And the length of this procedure increases with the amount of items you transfer. Although you cannot do anything with this if you stay with the default Magento 2 instruments, there is an opportunity to speed up product import dramatically by separating product images from the remaining product data. You will need the Improved Import & Export extension to get the missing functionality. The module offers the Deferred Import Images functionality which we describe below. So, let’s see how to import products and product images to Magento 2 separately, and don’t forget to visit our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook for other useful tips. Continue Reading

How to Update Customizable Product Options During Magento 2 Import

- Magento 2, Our extensions

In the following article, we explain how to update customizable options of simple products in Magento 2 using import processes. Although this process is quite complicated when it comes to the default means, the Improved Import & Export extension offers 100% support for customizable product options during Magento 2 import. You only need to enable the corresponding feature. We provide all the details below. Check our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook for more information.   Continue Reading

How to Generate Unique Product & Category URLs if They Are Duplicated During Magento 2 Import

- Magento 2, Our extensions

If some of the imported products or categories are duplicated it may negatively affect your administrative routine, SEO, and customer experience. However, there is a possibility to address these issues even before they impact anyone. Meet the Improved Import & Export Magento 2 extension. We’ve already explained how to use the module to create SEO-friendly product URL patterns. However, it also includes another handy instrument that addresses the duplicate issue. The extension can generate unique URLs if it finds out that the imported products or categories have duplicated addresses. Go to our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook for more tips. Continue Reading

How to Create New Product URLs After Import in Magento 2

- Magento 2, Our extensions

Chances are, you need to create unique URLs while importing products to your Magento 2 website to enhance SEO and reach more potential buyers. The default import process doesn’t let you apply changes to product data of this kind. You only need to create new SEO-friendly URLs manually or use an SEO tool that can help you replace the existing product addresses. However, there is a more user-friendly approach. The Improved Import & Export Magento 2 extension lets you create new product URLs after import due to the “Enable Product Url Pattern” parameter.  In the following article, we explore the corresponding functionality. Go to our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook for more recommendations on how to improve your daily data transfers and other routine processes. Continue Reading

How to Cache Imported Product Files in Magento 2

- Magento 2, Our extensions

We’ve already described how to import 100,000 products to Magento 2 in less than an hour. However, you can speed up the import process even more by caching imported product files and using the cached data for further updates. Note that this functionality is available only in the Improved Import & Export Magento 2 extension. In the following article, we describe how this feature works. Next, you will learn how to cache imported product files in Magento 2 to speed up product updates. Follow our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook for more recommendations on how to improve your daily data transfers and other routine processes. Continue Reading

How To Add Product Quantity To The Existing Value During Magento 2 Product Import

- Magento 2, Our extensions

Imagine a situation when you need to upload a file provided by your supplier with the quantity of the products sent to your store. By default, Magento 2 will replace the existing quantity with the one specified in the import table. However, you need to ADD the provided new QTY value to the existing product stock. In the following article, we explain how to do that with the help of the Improved Import & Export extension. You will learn how to add product quantity to the existing value during Magento 2 product import instead of replacing it. Follow our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook for more useful tips. Continue Reading